[GNC] multiple sub-entries

[Stephen M. Butler]

On 8/6/25 11:18, jeffjennwa via gnucash-user wrote:
> Hi,
>
> Query I want to ask is:
>
> I go shopping at a single store
>
> I buy groceries, beer, kitchen utensils, automotive oil
> I want a single entry with the overall total in my checkbook account as this is how it will show up in the bank’s statement

I presume you have a checking account in your Asset section.  I would 
recommend that you set the EDIT, PREFERENCES, REGISTER DEFAULT to 
TRANSACTION JOURNAL.   That way you see all the splits for each 
transaction.  In my mind it makes it easier to make the multi-split entries.

So, start in the register for your checking account to put the total 
amount that was written on your check.
> I want to also record the individual types of purchase for my tracking purposes under the above single entry, e.g.:
>
> Store name & total bill
>
> groceries & groceries amount

Then hit the tab to get to the next split.  It will put the full amount 
on that line.  You will have to select your EXPENSE, GROCERIES account 
and adjust the amount to the grocery figure.  Hit the tab to get to the 
next split.
> beer & beer amount
Tab over to the account field and select EXPENSE, BEER and overwrite the 
amount field with the beer amount (it will have the total amount minus 
the grocery amount)
> kitchen utensil & kitchen utensil amount
> oil & oil amount
Keep tabbing to get a new split and repeat the action.  At each new line 
the amount will get smaller.  The last one should have the amount for 
the last line (which might be Sales Tax).
> How can I enter this?
>
> I have looked, and played, with 'split transactions' but made zero progress in establishing how to enter the data in this fashion.
>
That's why I like the Transaction Journal view and I have it set by 
default.  Makes it so easy to see all the existing splits and step to 
the next split as needed.